Establishes the Safer Syringe Program in South Carolina to provide safe syringe distribution and collection.

The bill establishes the Safer Syringe Program in South Carolina, allowing community distributors to provide hypodermic needles, syringes, and other supplies at no cost to participants. The program aims to prevent the sharing or reuse of needles and syringes by offering sealed sterile packaging, emergency opioid antidotes, and disposal options. It also provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for program employees, participants, and law enforcement. The program may offer additional services such as education, counseling, and treatment for substance use disorders.

Establishes the Safer Syringe Program in South Carolina to provide safe syringe distribution and collection.

The bill establishes the Safer Syringe Program in South Carolina, allowing community distributors to provide hypodermic needles, syringes, and other supplies at no cost to participants. The program aims to prevent the sharing or reuse of needles and syringes by offering sealed sterile packaging, emergency opioid antidotes, and disposal options. It also provides immunity from criminal and civil liability for program employees, participants, and law enforcement. The program may offer additional services such as education, counseling, and treatment for substance use disorders.